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red litmus paper is a pH indicator, if you put it in a basic solution it turns blue.

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What will litmus paper do to a solution with Na Cl?

Litmus paper doesn't "do anything" to a solution. Litmus paper has some dyes on it, so some of the dyes might leak into the solution though. NaCl won't do anything to Litmus paper either. Salt, when dissolved in water, maintains a neutral solution. Litmus paper only changes color when there is a pH change. So, nothing really will happen.


What does litmus paper turn into when you put some basic solutions in?

Litmus paper turns blue when placed in basic solutions. This color change occurs due to a change in the pH level of the solution, causing the litmus paper to reflect the alkaline nature of the solution.


Why does not acids burn litmus paper?

Actually, some acids do burn litmus paper. Hydrochloric acid, for example, can burn paper, but the litmus on litmus paper shields the paper from the acid. Sulfuric acid, however, has dehydration properties, and would suck the water right out from the paper, charring it instantly.


What are the most common liquid or paper indicators used in chemistry?

Litmus paper, Turmeric paper Methyl orange, Phenolphtalein,


Why doesn't water have any effect on litmus paper?

Litmus paper is sensitive to changes in acidity or alkalinity, not simply the presence of water. Water is neutral and does not significantly alter the pH of a solution, so it does not cause a noticeable change in the color of litmus paper.


How can you find acids?

You can use litmus paper or purple cabbage juice to test if a substance is acidic or not. Blue litmus paper turns red under acidic conditions. If you search 'litmus paper chart' online you can find some pretty good charts to find just how acid the substance is.


Why must litmus paper used to observe gas be moist?

Litmus paper is used moist to obtain the desired result. Litmus responds different to dry and wet conditions depending on the chemicals being checked.


Will window cleaner change blue litmus to red?

Yes, window cleaner can change blue litmus paper to red due to its acidic properties. The chemicals in some window cleaners are acidic in nature, causing a color change in litmus paper from blue to red.


Can litmus paper be used to test acidity of water?

Yes, litmus paper can be used to test the acidity of water. When dipped into water, litmus paper will change color to indicate whether the water is acidic (turns red) or basic (turns blue). This color change occurs due to chemical reactions between the water and the litmus paper.


What is the change of colour of litmus paper when magnesium is burnt in air?

The litmus paper will turn red in the presence of magnesium oxide formed when magnesium is burnt in air. Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, which is a basic substance that turns red litmus paper blue.


Which stores sells litmus paper?

You can typically find litmus paper at science supply stores, online retailers like Amazon or scientific equipment suppliers such as VWR or Fisher Scientific. Some pharmacies may also carry litmus paper in the medical testing section.


What happens when sulphur dioxide dissolved in water is tested by blue litmus paper?

Burnt Magnesium ribbon ----> MgO (magnesium oxide)(basic in nature) When added to water, it forms its hydroxide MgO+H2O ----> Mg(OH)2 (which is a base) when added to litmus paper or litmus solution....it will give a light blue colour